Ricci --- Joseph P. Jr. of West Roxbury, Suddenly December 6, 2008. Beloved son of Joseph P. Sr. and the late Catherine (McNamee) Ricci. Loving brother of Susan Bastis of West Roxbury. Devoted uncle of Walter Bastis and his wife Jennifer of Hingham and Amy Carmody of Waltham. Great uncle of Eliza, Nolan and Lily Bastis. Loving God Father and friend to many. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday December 12th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Client Relations Manager for New York Life, Former Client Relations Manager for Fidelity Investments. Thirty year Member and active volunteer for the Boston Crusaders. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe's Name to The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps P.O. Box 51391, Boston, MA 02205 - 1391 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral home 617-323-5600